Springfield Museums Events July

Planetarium Shows

July 13th, All Day

Springfield Science Museum

The Springfield Science Museum is home to the Seymour Planetarium, the oldest operating planetarium in the United States. The star ball in the Seymour Planetarium can project more than 7,000 stars which vary in brightness.

Today's Showtimes

11:15 am Splendors of the Night SkyWhat is that you’re seeing in the sky at night? With the planetarium stars as the backdrop, find out how to locate and identify celestial objects, planets, and constellations as the seasons change. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Noon Magic SkyJoin Jesse in a dream adventure sparked by a bedtime story about the night sky. Through story and song, children explore the concept of day and night and discover that the sun is really a star. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

1 pm Oceans in SpaceFasten your seat belts as you embark on an incredible journey through time and space. Investigate theories about the creation of Earth, explore evidence that life on our planet began in the depths of the oceans, and speculate about life in the farthest reaches of the universe. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

2 pm Mystery of the Disappearing DinosaursDinosaurs ruled the world for nearly 200 million years and then, in the geological blink of an eye, they were gone forever. Travel far out into space, deep inside the earth and back in time as we try to unravel the mystery of the disappearing dinosaurs. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Tickets (in addition to general museum admission)

Adults $3Children 3-17 $2Museum members FreePurchase tickets at the admissions desk in the Welcome Center.